Pupils help to fight deadly disease

The international charity 'Lepra' celebrates it's 90th birthday at South Wootton Junior School. The Vicew Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk the Countess of Romney receives a special card from pupils at the school during their fundraising day. Presenting the card are from left: Rebecca Bush, Chloe McGivern and Nell Ashworth all aged 10. Behind are Lesley Gill (Lepra community fundraiser) and Jonathan Rice the headteacher.

Published:11:30Wednesday 05 February 2014

Pupils at South Wootton Junior School celebrated the 90th birthday of the leprosy charity Lepra with two weeks of fundraising culminating in a presentation last week.

This was attended by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Countess of Romney, who was the recipient of a card containing messages from pupils who had raised more than £25. Children also took part in dance workout led by Michala Bott, of the Michala Jane School of Dance.

A total of £800 was raised for Lepra with this total expected to rise. The charity campaigns against Leprosy and similar conditions in Third World Countries.

Headteacher Jonathan Rice said: “I’m very proud of the children and their response to the charity. MLNF14AM01308